Horse Ridng
Ireland's traditional pre-occupation with horses and horseriding is particularly evident throughout the Shannon Region. Trail riding and treking are available in Doolin as well as just a view miles away in Fanore and Kilshanny.

Pot-Holing
The Burren is noted for it's many chartered caves for experienced and well equipt pot-holers. Doolin's pot-holes have been a favourite for many years by spelaeologists from Ireland and the UK. Also nearby is Poll na Gollum near Ballyvaughan with nearly 12 km of charted passageways.

Cycling
The wide-open spaces and hills are also ideal for cycling, with bike rentals in Doolin and Lisdoonvarna.

Beaches
There is nothing more refreshing than a walk along the ocean, with the winds sweeping in from the Atlantic. Clare with its long and rugged coastline has a variety of uncrowded beaches or safe sandy coves for the walker. Closest to Doolin are Lahinch and Fanore.

Watersports
Scooper Diving and Surfing have become increasingly popular at Doolin Pier.

Visit the Islands
The Aran Islands are one of the last outposts of Gaelic civilisation where Irish is still the spoken language are 30 minutes by Ferry from Doolin.